Riya Gaonkar
Riya Gaonkar is a dedicated and proactive individual with hands-on experience in both recruitment and learning and development, gained through two consecutive internships at Tata Capital. In her first-year internship, she worked with the recruitment team, honing her skills in talent acquisition and candidate management.
In her second-year internship, she transitioned to the Learning and Development division, where she successfully created a comprehensive learning module for Tata Group, showcasing her ability to design impactful training programs. She's currently seeking opportunities in HR roles, focusing on recruitment, employee development, or talent management, where she can continue to grow and contribute meaningfully.
Internship(Duration)
HR Intern
June - July 2023
● Worked with the HR team and got insights on Recruitment and employee engagement
● Sat with my mentor and observed interviews
Snehasadan Foundation
Teaching intern
May - June 2022
● Taught fundamental Mathematics and English skills to underprivileged children up till 10th standard living in Snehasadan shelter homes
● Engaged in multiple recreational and social activities with underprivileged children aimed at community
outreach and social welfare
Chatterbox Ninja
Teaching intern
June - October 2021
• Chatterbox Ninja is a nonprofit organisation that focuses on underprivileged children speaking fluent English
• Taught students fundamentals in English
Projects & Work
Envoy (College Representative/College Ambassador)
● Conducting student outreach by representing Krea University, promoting its pedagogy in senior
secondary schools and providing campus tours
● Being the Point of Contact (POC) between the administration and prospective students, ensuring
effective communication and engagement
Election commissioner for Krea University
(2023- present)
● Handling all the election procedures for the Student government
● Middle man for the student government and student body and handle all the meetings that occur with the
same
Aikhyata Club at Krea University
Co-founder
● Initiated and headed the Aikhyata Club which focuses on social outreach and social service
Conversation Partner
● Worked as a Conversation Partner for Krea University’s Centre for Writing and Pedagogy (Krea CWP)
● Assisted and supported students in reading, writing and improving fluency in English, fostering
confident conversation skills in the language
Student Body House Captain in Senior Secondary School
● Served as a House Captain in the Student Government of Delhi Public School in the academic year
2017-18 and 2018-19